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Old 01-16-2016 | 10:17 AM
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Is there a short answer to the question: Can a union member prevent their union from sending said member's dues to one of the political parties?

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Old 01-16-2016 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by AgCat
Is there a short answer to the question: Can a union member prevent their union from sending said member's dues to one of the political parties?

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No need. Federal law already prohibits this for private-sector employees.
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Old 01-16-2016 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by AgCat
Is there a short answer to the question: Can a union member prevent their union from sending said member's dues to one of the political parties?

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Already been mentioned, but you may voluntarily contribute to your Union's PAC. Dues money is specifically prohibited from political contributions.

It amazes me how many people don't know that.
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Old 01-16-2016 | 06:50 PM
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Thanks very much for the answers.
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US Supreme Court: CWA v Beck
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Old 01-19-2016 | 07:13 PM
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Anything to keep the GOP out of office
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Old 01-24-2016 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by GogglesPisano
No need. Federal law already prohibits this for private-sector employees.
Originally Posted by Thor
You can contribute to a union sponsored PAC.....or not. Dues aren't used for PAC activity.
All true, but it doesn't stop (anti union) politicians from distorting the truth and saying otherwise. Also plenty of anti union pilots continue to spout falsehoods about dues money going to politics.
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Originally Posted by Hetman
This case actually prevents spending agency fees (fees paid from a non-Union member) from being spent on anything other than collective bargaining.
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Such as...

Political Spending by Unions Far Exceeds Direct Donations - WSJ
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Originally Posted by Iron Maiden
Anything to keep the GOP out of office
God forbid we get any traction on NAI or ME3...
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